About us

The Drop In is run by an experienced part-time Youth Worker with the support of a team of dedicated volunteer Youth Workers, whose leadership is truly inspirational. The Drop-In, which runs three evening sessions a week, has become a vibrant youth facility in the Town, where local young people regularly meet their friends, play pool and other games, cook and eat healthy food, listen to music, and take part in a variety of exciting activities and trips, all in an open, caring and safe environment.

The Charity Shop is located at 49 High Street, Gatehouse of Fleet; a really prime retail location in the town. The Shop was purchased in 2005 with funding provided by Scottish Government ‘Seedcorn‘ Fund . It is managed and operated by a group of local volunteers.

The Gatehouse of Fleet YMCA was founded in 1997 when it was accepted as a full member of the National YMCA Scotland. Although an autonomous association, the Gatehouse YMCA complies with the quality assurance standards of YMCA Scotland. In addition, in order to comply with National Lottery conditions, Gatehouse of Fleet YMCA was set up in early 2001 as a company limited by guarantee and registered as a charity.